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Gaming Slang
theorycrafting
· noun · gaming
Digging into the maths and game data to min-max the perfect build.
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Definitions
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The deep-nerd hobby of analysing stats, formulas and sim data to find the optimal gear, talents and rotation. Less playing, more spreadsheets — but it's how the meta gets solved.
“The theorycrafting says haste beats mastery for us now, so I'm reforging tonight.”
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As a verb, to work out optimal play through data rather than vibes.
“Stop guessing your rotation and go theorycraft it — there's a sim for exactly this.”
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theorycrafting In A Sentence
The theorycrafting says haste beats mastery for us now, so I'm reforging tonight.
Stop guessing your rotation and go theorycraft it — there's a sim for exactly this.
Origin & Usage
Coined in the World of Warcraft community for the spreadsheet-and-simulation approach to optimising character performance.
People Also Ask
What does "theorycrafting" mean?
It's digging into a game's maths and data to min-max the perfect build or strategy.
How do you use "theorycrafting" in a sentence?
"He spent all weekend theorycrafting the optimal damage rotation."
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